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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
To deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues and to remove carbon dioxide and other waste products.
The heart pumps blood through a closed system of the _____ and blood vessels.
The heart pumps blood through a closed system of the _____ and blood vessels.
heart
Where is the heart located?
Where is the heart located?
What is the size of the heart approximately compared to?
What is the size of the heart approximately compared to?
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The apex of the heart is directed toward the right hip.
The apex of the heart is directed toward the right hip.
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What are the three layers of the heart wall?
What are the three layers of the heart wall?
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The outer layer of the heart is called the _____ layer.
The outer layer of the heart is called the _____ layer.
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What fills the space between the layers of pericardium?
What fills the space between the layers of pericardium?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- A closed system of the heart and blood vessels
- The heart pumps blood
- Blood vessels circulate blood throughout the body
- Primary functions include:
- Delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues
- Removing carbon dioxide and waste products from cells and tissues
The Heart
- Located in the thorax between the lungs in the inferior mediastinum
- Orientation:
- Pointed apex directed toward the left hip
- Base points toward the right shoulder
- Roughly the size of a fist
Heart Coverings and Layers
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Pericardium: A double-walled sac surrounding the heart
- Fibrous Pericardium: Loose and superficial layer
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Serous Pericardium: Deep to the fibrous pericardium
- Visceral Pericardium (Epicardium): Next to the heart
- Parietal Pericardium: Lines the inner surface of the fibrous pericardium
- Serous Fluid: Fills the space between the layers of the pericardium
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Heart Wall: Composed of three layers
- Epicardium: Outside layer, also known as the visceral pericardium. Composed of connective tissue.
- Myocardium: Middle layer composed primarily of cardiac muscle.
- Endocardium: Inner layer composed of endothelium.
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Explore the essential concepts of the cardiovascular system, including the structure and functions of the heart and blood vessels. This quiz delves into the layers of the heart, its coverings, and how they work together to circulate blood throughout the body. Test your knowledge on the role of the heart in delivering oxygen and removing waste from tissues.
